Nunney Castle
Nunney Castle is a medieval castle at Nunney in the English county of Somerset. Built in the late 14th century by Sir John Delamare on the profits of his involvement in the Hundred Years' War, the moated castle's architectural style, possibly influenced by the design of French castles, has provoked considerable academic debate. Remodelled during the late 16th century, Nunney Castle was damaged during the English Civil War and is now ruined.
| Nunney Castle | |
|---|---|
| Somerset, England | |
In 2018 | |
Shown within Somerset | |
Nunney Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°12′37″N 2°22′42″W |
| Grid reference | grid reference ST736457 |
| Site information | |
| Owner | English Heritage |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Lias Oolite stone |
| Events | English Civil War |
English Heritage maintains the site as a tourist attraction. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner has described Nunney as "aesthetically the most impressive castle in Somerset."
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